Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the NIPCA website (nipca.org.na), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of this website immediately.

NIPCA reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

2. About NIPCA

The Network of Infection Prevention and Control of Namibia (NIPCA) is a professional association dedicated to advancing infection prevention and control (IPC) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) action across Namibia's healthcare system. This website is operated by NIPCA for informational, educational, and membership purposes.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You must not:

  • Use the website in any way that violates applicable Namibian or international laws or regulations.
  • Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its related systems.
  • Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest data from this website without permission.
  • Impersonate NIPCA, its office bearers, or any other person or entity.
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form on this website.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website including text, graphics, logos, images, and documents is the property of NIPCA or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view and download materials for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish any content without the prior written consent of NIPCA.

5. Resources and Downloads

Resources made available on this website are provided for educational and professional development purposes. While NIPCA endeavours to ensure accuracy, resources may include third-party materials subject to their own licensing terms. Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources before applying it in practice.

6. Event Registrations

Registration for NIPCA events through this website constitutes an expression of interest. NIPCA reserves the right to accept, decline, or cancel registrations and events at its discretion. Confirmed registrations will be communicated via the email address provided.

NIPCA is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of event cancellation or rescheduling.

7. Membership Applications

Submitting a membership application does not guarantee membership. All applications are reviewed by NIPCA and membership is granted at the discretion of the association. NIPCA will contact applicants regarding the outcome of their application and payment requirements.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. NIPCA does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Content on this website is for general information only and does not constitute clinical, legal, or professional advice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NIPCA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website or its content.

10. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites for your convenience. NIPCA does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content of any linked third-party website. Visiting external links is at your own risk.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Namibia. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Namibia.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

NIPCA Network of Infection Prevention and Control of Namibia
Email: info@nipca.org.na
Windhoek, Namibia